UPDATE: Two Arson Arrests for Duck Blind Fire in Dorchester County
March 19, 2025/
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聽Two Dorchester County men have been charged with Arson after a duck blind fire earlier this month. Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested Paul Ellwood and Edwin Krell—both in their 40’s– for a fire that was intentionally set in early March. The fire occurred at the duck blind at Bluff Point in Hoopersville. Investigators determined that the fire was intentionally set and caused $2,000.00 in damages to the blind.聽 Prior to the arrival of firefighters, the blaze had spread to and burned a portion of marsh land surrounding the blind. They were seen by the Court Commissioner in Dorchester County virtually at the Dorchester County Detention Center where they were later released on a $5,000.00 bond. Both Ellwood and Krell face charges of Arson 2nd聽Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Arson in the 2nd聽Degree, Malicious Burning 1st聽and 2nd聽Degree, and Reckless Endangerment.聽 If convicted of all crimes they face a maximum penalty of 44 years in prison and /or $51,000.00 in fines.
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Edwin Krell (46)
Paul Ellwood (43)
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Original Post:
A fire that occurred early in the evening on March 3rd at 40 Square-foot wood framed duck blind is under investigation. The blaze began on the inside of the structure. The location of the Duck Blind is in a marsh area on Hoopersville Road, South of Ferry Bridge on Hoopers Island in Dorchester County. No injuries were reported. Damage to the structure was estimated at $2,000. Anyone with either suspect or owner information, should contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Salisbury office at 410-713-3780.